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Over the past few days Virat Kohli’s name has once again dominated both sports headlines and social media chatter as anticipation builds for India’s upcoming tour of Australia. According to Hindustan Times and IndulgExpress, Kohli along with Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer is set to join the rest of Team India in New Delhi as the squad departs in two batches on October 15. This marks Kohli’s return to active international duty after sitting out the West Indies Test series, and he’ll be heading to Perth for a high-stakes ODI series opener against Australia on October 19—a contest likely to set the tone for World Cup selection and one with big implications for India’s lineup. In a move reflecting a generational shift, Shubman Gill has taken over as ODI captain from Rohit Sharma, with Shreyas Iyer as vice-captain, though Kohli, widely regarded as Indian cricket’s heartbeat, continues as a central figure whose selection remains crucial amidst the leadership transition.

Retirement speculation has intensified, especially on platforms like Threads and social media, with some users and fan circles suggesting that the Australia tour could be Virat Kohli’s last ODI engagement. However, multiple authoritative reports including NDTV and Hindustan Times have confirmed that neither Kohli nor Rohit will retire after the Australian ODIs, instead making themselves available for at least three games in the prestigious Vijay Hazare Trophy before India’s January ODI series against New Zealand. This move, reportedly at the urging of Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar, signals that Kohli is keeping the door open for the 2027 ODI World Cup, leading many to believe he remains hungry for more big-stage moments.

On the business front, Kohli’s star power remains undeniable. Economic Times revealed that fintech giant Pay10 has appointed Virat Kohli and his wife, actress-producer Anushka Sharma, as global brand ambassadors to spearhead the launch of their UPI payments app in India. Their combined digital footprint—over 500 million followers across social media—is expected to supercharge the brand’s image and reach. Kohli’s net worth now stands north of ₹1,050 crores, boosted by top-tier endorsements, shrewd investments in startups like Digit Insurance and Mobile Premier League, as well as properties across Mumbai, Gurgaon, and Alibaug, according to Fincash and Housivity.

Despite whispers, as reported by Times Now News and some Threads users, about a possible IPL retirement after 2026, no official confirmation has emerged. For now, fans can expect Kohli to return in blue and deliver more memorable moments on the pitch. He’s been relatively quiet on social media, with engagement mostly focused on branded content and messages supporting his business ventures and paying tribute to his fans, but the next few weeks promise plenty of reasons to watch both his bat and his Instagram.

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